Business Information Technology - Basic Office Skills Certificate

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PGM Code – 551A

Program Description The Basic Office Skills Certificate is an accelerated program designed for graduates seeking entry-level employment in general office support positions. Curriculum includes technology and communication outcomes to meet the minimum skills standards needed by general office support personnel in a variety of industries. Job titles for entry-level office support positions may include receptionist, office assistant, and general office clerk.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This Certificate requires successful completion of a minimum of 38 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level classes.

Students Are Advised To

Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
Communicate with a faculty adviser.

Graduation Requirements To receive the Basic Office Skills Certificate, the student must demonstrate a keyboarding speed of at least 25 gross words per minute with five or fewer errors on a five-minute timed test.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Department website
Business Information Technology | www.edcc.edu/bstec

Gainful Employment
Gainful employment information is available for this program.

Advising Note

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

I. Program Requirements (38 credits minimum)

Career Management (7 credits minimum)

These courses should be taken within the last two quarters of your program.

BSTEC 294 - Career Management 3.0 Credits
(This course should be taken prior to BUS 290/291.)
BUS 290 - Professional Development Seminar 1.0 Credits
BUS 291 - Business Internship 1.0 to 12.0 Credits (Take 3-12 credits.)

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Program Requirements for this degree, students will be able to:

Use appropriate technology and technical skills to manage information and solve problems.
Career Management: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

Signatures

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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2012 | Rev: 06/12

Business Information Technology - Basic Office Skills Certificate

PGM Code – 551A

Advising Note

I. Program Requirements (38 credits minimum)

Core Requirements (19 credits)

To Complete 19 credits

Communication Requirements (8 credits)

Computation/Quantitative Requirements (4 credits minimum)

Career Management (7 credits minimum)

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes

Signatures